Roger Davies

English footballer, notable club player

Roger Davies - English footballer, notable club player
Born

October 25th, 1950
75 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

England

Links & References

Played professional football for clubs including Wolverhampton Wanderers and Cardiff City. Debuted in 1967 and had a significant playing career through the 1980s. Scored prominent goals and participated in key matches throughout various league seasons. Known for contributions to team successes and individual performances on the pitch.

Played for Wolverhampton Wanderers

Played for Cardiff City

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